Netflix has a new movie offering that apocalyptic thriller fans will love. But aside from its great story, Leave the World Behind boasts serious star power. And to give a glimpse of what’s to come, the streamer has dropped the film’s official trailer and provides a first look at its all-star cast, led by Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, the film doesn’t only have the biggest stars in tow. It’s also executive produced by the former first couple, Barack and Michelle Obama, along with Alam himself, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, and Nick Krishnamurthy. It’s also directed by Sam Esmail, who’s behind the hit TV series Mr. Robot.
The Leave the World Behind trailer begins with G.H. (Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la) knocking on Clay (Hawke) and Amanda’s (Roberts) door. As surprised neighbors, Amanda couldn’t help but ask G.H. the reason for the visit.
G.H. then explained his line of work, understanding the “patterns that govern the world” that could help them see the future. He warned them that something was coming when the news suddenly announced the cyberattacks happening across the country. From there, something weird started happening, from the rains that looked like blood to the surge of water crashing into their house.
You can watch the trailer below:
What is Leave the World Behind about?
Leave the World Behind follows the story of the couple Amanda and Clay, who rent a luxurious home with their kids to spend a weekend. However, their vacation turns into a nightmare after two strangers, G.H. and Ruth, arrive in the middle of the night bearing the news about the mysterious cyberattack and asking to take refuge in the holiday home they claim as theirs.
You can read the synopsis below:
Amanda and her husband Clay rent a luxurious home for the weekend with their kids, Archie and Rose. Their vacation is soon upended when two strangers—G.H. and his daughter Ruth—arrive in the night, bearing news of a mysterious cyberattack and seeking refuge in the house they claim is theirs. The two families reckon with a looming disaster that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in a collapsing world.
When will Leave the World Behind be released?
Leave the World Behind will be released on December 8 on Netflix at 12 AM PT/ 3 AM ET. However, as the time varies depending on the region, you can check the other released based on your country below:
United States (PDT) - 12:00 AM
United States (EDT) - 03:00 AM
Canada - 3:00 AM (Toronto), 12:00 AM (Vancouver)
Brazil (Rio De Janiero) - 4:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT) - 8:00 AM
Europe (Central European Summer Time) - 9:00 AM
Europe (Eastern European Summer Time) - 10:00 AM
Australia - 3:00 PM (Perth), 5:00 PM (Sydney)
New Zealand (Auckland) - 7:00 PM
Indonesia (Jakarta) - 2:00 PM
Philippines (Manila) - 3:00 PM
Hong Kong - 3:00 PM
Singapore - 3:00 PM
Japan (Tokyo) - 4:00 PM
South Africa (Cape Town, Central Africa Time) - 9:00 AM
India (New Delhi) - 12:30 PM
With these names behind and in front of the camera, Leave the World Behind looks promising. And by the looks of it, it can live up to the fans’ expectations.
